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Home Lingual Frenectomy: functional evaluation and new therapeutical approach

Lingual Frenectomy: functional evaluation and new therapeutical approach

Authors:

  • G. Olivi
  • A. Signore
  • M. Olivi
  • M. D. Genovese

ABSTRACT


Aim

When ankyloglossia is relatively severe and generates mechanical limitations and functional challenges,
surgical reduction of the frenum is indicated.

Methods

Laser technique is an innovative, safe and
effective therapy for frenectomy in both children and adolescents. Erbium:YAG laser (2940nm) can be useful for paediatric
dentist: 1.5W at 20pps is a commonly used average power to easily, safely and quickly cut the frenum.

Results

Usually
after laser frenectomy, the postoperative symptoms and relapse are absent.

Conclusion

Early intervention is advisable to
reduce the onset of alterations correlated to the ankyloglossia. A multidisciplinary approach to the problem is advisable, in
collaboration with orthodontist, physiotherapist and speech therapist, to better resolve the problem.

PLUMX METRICS

Publication date:

Jun /2012

Keywords:

ankyloglossia, erbium laser, laser frenectomy, lingual frenectomy

Issue:

Vol.13 – n.2/2012

Page:

101 – 106

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:


Harvard: G. Olivi, A. Signore, M. Olivi, M. D. Genovese (2012) "Lingual Frenectomy: functional evaluation and new therapeutical approach", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 13(2), pp101-106. doi:
Vancouver: G. Olivi, A. Signore, M. Olivi, M. D. Genovese. Lingual Frenectomy: functional evaluation and new therapeutical approach. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2012Jun.1 [cited 2023Mar.27];13(2):101-106. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/lingual-frenectomy-functional-evaluation-and-new-therapeutical-approach/
MLA: G. Olivi, A. Signore, M. Olivi, M. D. Genovese Lingual Frenectomy: functional evaluation and new therapeutical approach. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2012;13(2):101-106

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